as in swelling
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Noun
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There wasn’t that much pain, and the swelling was minor.—
Hailey Salvian,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025 -
Ice: Apply ice for the first 48 hours for 10–20 minutes at a time to reduce swelling and pain.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
11 Oct. 2022
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That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.—
Tony Dajer,
Discover Magazine,
11 Feb. 2020
Noun
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The Summit is the only cave hotel in Texas, and there are stargazing domes and two casitas on site, too.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Pointing at the dome, the group noted the word noor, or light, written in Arabic.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The latest poll showed a 5% bump in trust from December 2024.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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For a while the shock and adrenaline take over and mask the pain but then in the ambulance ride every single bump in the road was excruciating ...—
Sam Blum,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Making your favorite sweaters, sweatshirts, and coats look brand new again is possible with a fabric shaver that wipes away snags in seconds.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2025
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The team’s historic start hit a major snag as injuries ravaged the program and forced the Horned Frogs to forfeit two Big 12 games.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Fertility all of a sudden seemed like a knob that governments could turn at will.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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What to look for in a quality shower faucet Components Look for a shower faucet that comes with a diverter, which enables you to redirect the water flow from the spout to the showerhead with a switch or knob.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The animal had a hump over his shoulders where the gray color showed the lightest, and its nose and snout were long and tapering.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
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Allen is yet to get over the Kansas City Chiefs hump, losing to them for a fourth time in the playoffs in the AFC title game.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The desserts are old-fashioned: allspice cake, French lady cake, lemon puffs, boiled berry pudding.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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Thai curry puffs made in a home kitchen were stored in a freezer and sold at the restaurant.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Gibbosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibbosity. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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